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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 111-137.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Native Companion, why doesn't she get upset about sexual harassment?
(a) Otherwise she wouldn't have any fun.
(b) They're complimenting her.
(c) Otherwise they would harass her more.
(d) They're just kidding.

2. What television show does Wallace compare the cloggers to?
(a) "The Beverly Hillbillies."
(b) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
(c) "The Real World."
(d) "Survivor."

3. Wallace believes fighting technology lies in ________.
(a) Imitation.
(b) Conservatism.
(c) Compliance.
(d) War.

4. Why does Wallace feel the theme of consumption is appropriate for this state fair?
(a) The people are overweight.
(b) There's nothing to do but eat in the state.
(c) Its economy is based on agriculture.
(d) There's good food there.

5. The clogger competition leaves Wallace with a sense of a specific ______.
(a) Community.
(b) Rhythm.
(c) Talent.
(d) Journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wallace see fighting irony as "impossible"?

2. Wallace explains that "Kmart People" can only be found in ________.

3. According to Wallace, how do commercials respond to the pressure for people to stop watching so much television?

4. Why is Wallace able to get into the desert competition at the state fair?

5. At the livestock barns of the fair, Wallace observes that horses are _______.

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